The Hollywood Reporter published "Inside the Best 'Walking Dead' Season Ending in Years", a piece on the latest Walking Dead season ending. People Magazine published an exclusive interview about the Walking Dead: Dead City finale. In it, actress Lauren Cohan said the memory of Glenn impacts Maggie's choice to keep Negan alive. Entertainment Weekly reported on Jimmi Simpson's reaction to Dillard's fate in the same finale. The 3 stories were shared as popular coverage tied to Tue, 15 Sep 2026. All three publications focused on the Dead City finale and the reactions of cast and press had to say.